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KevsFrontier
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May 10, 2016, 12:54 PM
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Nissan Frontier Trans Rebuild
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Hi Guys, newbie here.
I have a 2005 Frontier that experienced the dreaded strawberry milkshake of trans fluid and coolant. Made it to 150k miles and now have a serious shudder from 1st to 2nd, plus frequent drops into 2nd and 3rd when stopped.
Got a quote from a reputable local shop - $2200 for a rebuild.
But... they tell me they cannot be certain my computer will work with the new rebuilt transmission.
So... I'm faced with committing to the $2200, with the possibility (he says 50/50 shot) this may increase by up to $1100 if they need to get me a new computer.
Does this sound legit?
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kev2
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May 10, 2016, 1:50 PM
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Re: Nissan Frontier Trans Rebuild
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Our trans guru gary should add his expert help, till then but my 2 cents-
NO does not sound right -your rebuilt trans should be compatible with your computer PCM TCM etc.
did you repair the cause of the trans fluid and coolant mixing issue ?
What codes are showing? ..
Gary will likely disagree but I am an optimist - A hail mary -drain trans flush and flush lets see how it acts then... a cheaper bet than the incompatible computer .
(This post was edited by kev2 on May 10, 2016, 2:08 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 10, 2016, 3:07 PM
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Our "Guru" should be by but this isn't right - at all!
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So... I'm faced with committing to the $2200, with the possibility (he says 50/50 shot) this may increase by up to $1100 if they need to get me a new computer.
Does this sound legit?<<" NO! That bullcrap as it gets. The 'strawberry milkshake' you saw is either car was flooded over horribly with water or coolant was mixed in so that has to be fixed and there's lots there if both mixed up as the oil of trans in cooling system if so causes it's own issues up to horrors as well.
A trans shop if that's what this is should see this now and then NOT GUESS a 50/50 crap shoot! OMG - you pay to have it fixed and done totally the first time without the bull and get over the costs.
Wrong shop IMO - seems they are feeling you out for how much $$ they can snag sorry to say and it is costly,
T
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gsferraro
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May 10, 2016, 5:19 PM
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Hello,
I have one of these in my shop right now, Once the water gets into this trans its done, i would say that this computer cannot be used over. Do you have any codes present in the TCM? Gary
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KevsFrontier
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May 11, 2016, 5:02 AM
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I do not have the codes. And, I have replaced the radiator and done a complete trans service with new fluid and filter. It did not make any difference.
I'm bothered by the "50/50" thing and also by the estimate of $1100 for a "new computer." From my check a new TCM is at most a couple hundred $.
I assume the "computer" he is referring to must be the TCM and not another, more expensive, computer in the truck?
I'm in Miami if anyone has any connections in South Florida. The truck has been GREAT except for this issue!
Thanks!
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gsferraro
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May 11, 2016, 5:54 AM
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Hello,
Im in new york, i have an xterra with the same trans, the only place i would get the TCM/Valvebody is from the dealer....List price here is 1206.00, and has to be programmed as they are no longer plug and play, they have a high failure rate, thats why i only go to the dealer for the part, for 200.00 its used and then you have to hope it will work. Gary
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